Monday Memo March 24, 2025
Academic Affairs
Summer Reading Program | The College of Education and Technology has partnered with the NM State Public Education Department for the 2025 NM Summer Reading Program. The program will provide free structured literacy instruction to Kindergarten through grade five students. Student Registration is now open for families wishing to enroll their students in the program!
Dates: June 2 - June 27
Times: 8 a.m.-Noon.
Location: ENMU College of Education Building
How to Register:
Visit the NM Summer Reading Program website: www.literacy.nm.gov/
Click on "Register Your Child Today" to begin the registration process.
Questions - Please contact Dr. Elizabeth Lester at [email protected] or Dr. Nyabando at [email protected].
Distance Learning | Come and Go Assistance for Supported Tools - Canvas, Panopto, and Yuja | March 25, 1-3 p.m. | Golden Student Success Center, Room 217 | Stop in and ask any questions about the tools available to you at ENMU for online learning. All members of the ENMU community are welcome.
Distance Learning | Enhancing Online Teaching: Useful Technologies and Strategies | March 28, 10 a.m. | Golden Student Success Center, Room 217 | Presenter: Yitzen Lizama Peraza, World Languages | The Distance Learning Office is Featuring our Online Teaching Fellows in presentations about the tools they use to provide students with a great online learning experience. The first presentation is this Friday. This workshop will introduce instructors to several useful innovative apps and tools designed to enhance engagement, accessibility, and learning outcomes. Participants will learn and explore the use of different apps that can help with language support, collaboration, and interactive learning experiences.
Athletics
Athletics Recap (highlight of last week’s wins and recognition):
- ENMU Softball went 4-0 this weekend with wins against Sul Ross State (9-2 and 4-0) and UT Permion Basin (4-0 and 6-0)
- Baseball went 4-0 this weekend, sweeping the series against Sul Ross State (17-12, 24-7, 17-6 and 27-8)
- The Men's track team set a school record in the 4 x 400. The team of Tre Buchanan, Elijah Davis, Kyler Joe, and Timothy Frederick blazed through the event in 3:13.26. The group broke the school record by more than two seconds to open the season. Junior Noe Ybaben Burciaga impressed in the hammer throw with a personal best of 44.65m (146-6). His throw also earned him third all-time in school history.
- On the Women's side, Devyn Ericksen continued her strong start to her freshman campaign. She set a new school record in the 100m hurdles with a time of 14.72s. One of the most impressive times this weekend came from the short sprint relay. The team of Jodian Stewart, Riley Midgett, Gabriela Elizalde, and Grizell Scarlett earned a provisional mark with a time of 46.43s and now rank second all-time in ENMU women's track history. Celina Thomas had an impressive showing in Tucson. She posted a long jump mark of 5.32m (17-5.50) and a triple jump mark of 11.84m (38-10.25). The triple jump result ranks second all-time in ENMU women's track history.
Upcoming Athletics Games and Events
The ENMU men's and women's track team is hosting the Greyhound Invite this Saturday at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.
The ENMU Spring Football game is set for Friday, April 4 at 6 p.m. at Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium.
For upcoming athletics events, live video, and ticket information, visit the Athletics calendar.
Communication Services
ENMU Alumnus and Former Chief Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court Ed Chavez Presentation | Thursday, April 10 at 10 a.m. | Golden Student Success Center Presentation Room | Join us for a free presentation at the GSSC presentation room as retired former Chief Justice Ed Chavez makes a presentation on "Justice is a Community Project."
ENMU Sweatshirts | We found an excellent deal for ENMU full-zip sweatshirts. The deadline for ordering is today, March 24, at 5 p. The cost will be $20 each by cash, check, or card. The sweatshirts are unisex and available in sizes Small through 4XL. You may see a sample at the Office of Communication Services, Administration Building, Office 218.
Please note that University funds cannot be used to purchase these sweatshirts.
Hanes Comfort Blend Full Zip Sweatshirt
Materials and Features:
• Fabric: 7.8oz 50/50 cotton/polyester blend
• Full-zip hoodie
• Single-ply hood
• Split pouch pocket
• Set-in sleeves
• Rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Double-needle stitching
CHEST BODY LENGTH
• S 40 26-1/2
• M 44 27-1/2
• L 48 28-1/2
• XL 52 29-1/2
• 2XL 56 30
• 3XL 60 30-1/2
Roosevelt County Chamber "The Business Table"- Volunteers Wanted | First Friday of each month | 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Roosevelt County Chamber Board Room | The Roosevelt County Chamber seeks volunteer presenters and speakers for their monthly "The Business Table" lunch seminars. Don’t miss an opportunity to share your expertise and network with like-minded professionals.
For more information, contact Quaylene at 575.356.8547 or by email at [email protected].
Silver Pack Alumni Platform is Live | The Silver Pack Alumni Engagement is now live. The "Silver Pack" will empower fellow Greyhounds to interact with ENMU in a way they never have before. This concept, developed by the Office of Advancement and Public Relations, will combine efforts from across campus to reconnect alumni to the areas of the university they care most about. It will bring forward a one-of-a-kind experience for members to participate in an active way with the Greyhound Nation. Learn more by visiting enmu.edu/SilverPack.
ENMU Discount Rates in Albuquerque
Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown | Book your corporate rate for ENMU at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Albuquerque Uptown, which is only $144 a night plus tax. Visit this link to reserve with the available rate.
Comfort Inn and Suites Albuquerque Downtown | The Comfort Inn & Suites Albuquerque Downtown offers a $99 ENMU rate for king beds and a $109 rate for two queen beds. Call their general manager, Terese Peralta, at 505.242.5228; she can set you up with the ENMU Discount Rate.
Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25 | ENMU also has a $104-a-night rate at the Holiday Inn & Suites Albuquerque-North I-25. Visit the Hotel Booking link to check availability.
Fine Arts
American Civil War Presentation | Tuesday, March 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Enchantment Vineyards | The American Civil War was one of the most important historical events in US history. We often remember large battles like Gettysburg, Shiloh, and Antietam. The Western frontier is rarely in conversation. Join us on March 25 at 6:30 p.m. at Enchantment Vineyards, where Hayley Goebel, Roosevelt County Historical Museum Manager, will discuss the importance of New Mexico to the American Civil War.
ENMU Spring Opera: L’Elisir d’Amore | March 28-29 | For more information regarding this opera and where to purchase tickets, visit enmu.edu/OperaLive.
Student Affairs
Creating Paper Flowers Activity | Tuesday, March 25 | 6 p.m.
Laser Tag Activity | Thursday, March 27 | 6 p.m. | CUB, Ballroom | Join us for an exciting Laser Tag event in the Campus Union Building (CUB) Ballroom! Experience high-energy action and friendly competition as you navigate the arena, outmaneuver opponents, and aim for victory. It's the perfect way to have fun, unwind, and challenge your friends. Don't miss out on the thrill!
Learn Something New | Monday, March 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Campus Union (CUB), Lobby | Join us for a hands-on cleaning session! Our Campus Life GA, Kieran, will show you which household chemicals are unsafe to mix and suggest non-toxic options for keeping your home clean. This is ideal for students who want simple, eco-friendly solutions. You'll learn straightforward techniques to make your living space safer.
Three Contemporary Women Artists You Should Know | Today, March 24 | 2 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Sandia Room | Multicultural Center (Lower level of the CUB)
Women's History Month Finale | Thursday, March 27 | 2 p.m. | CUB, Sandia Room
"Off to the Races" Speed Interviewing 411 | Wednesday, March 26 | 6 p.m. | Campus Union Building (CUB), Ballroom | Please join us for an exciting night of speed interviewing. Answer 10 of the most common interview questions and receive feedback to improve your professional skills. Participants will be entered into a drawing for a portfolio. Remember to be dressed to impress and enjoy dinner with us.
President's Office
One Eastern, One Family, One Future. Join Chancellor James Johnston spoke about the future of Eastern New Mexico University and all the achievements of the past year at the Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art in Roswell, New Mexico, this past Friday. The event’s recorded live stream is available for viewing at enmu.edu/StateOfEastern.
Student Services
2025 DegreeWorks Workshops | The spring 2025 DegreeWorks Workshops for currently enrolled undergraduate students will occur in person in UCC 108 or live via Microsoft Teams. Please register to attend a workshop via https://my.enmu.edu/forms/degreeworks-workshop-registration.
- Monday, Mar. 24 at 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, Mar. 26 at 3 p.m.
- Thursday, Mar. 27 at 12:30 p.m.
- Friday, Mar. 28 at 12:30 pm
Monday Memo Submissions
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